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Explore key information about the 2-year MSc degree in The Art and Industry of Narration at Università Cattolica  

 

The MSc in The Art and Industry of Narration is a two-year programme.  

Each course includes ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer System).  

You can find full course syllabi on the university website by selecting the academic year, campus, and Faculty. 

First Year Courses

  • English Communicative Strategies - 12 ECTS 
  • English Drama on Stage and on Screen - 8 ECTS 
  • From Novel to Film: Britain (with a seminar of Comparative Literature: Stories across borders) - 12 ECTS 
  • History and Industry of International Cinema - 8 ECTS 
  • The art and Industry of Publishing - 4 ECTS 
  • Writing and Producing for Animation (with a Seminar of Literature, Cinema and TV series for Kids and Young Audiences) - 8 ECTS 
  • Writing for Cinema and Television - 8 ECTS 
  • Theology Seminar 

Second Year Courses

  • English Specialised Texts - 8 ECTS 
  • Transmedia Storytelling - 4 ECTS 
  • From Novel to Film: USA - 8 ECTS 
  • Contemporary Italian Cinema - 4 ECTS 
  • Two different options are possible: 
    • Foreign language (plus 8 ECTS during the first year: in this case the student will only take 4 ECTS in English drama on stage and on screen and only 4 ECTS in From Novel to Film) - 8 ECTS 
    • Elective courses available from the School of Linguistic Sciences and Foreign Literatures (in Italian or English) - 8 ECTS 
  • Elective course or Internship - 4 ECTS 
  • Final written Dissertation - 24 ECTS 

*Theology Seminar

Theology courses are seminars in religious studies that explore religious and ethical topics from an academic and cultural viewpoint, promoting thoughtful discussion across diverse traditions.
Graduates are prepared to work in: 
  • Book publishing (fiction, comics, children’s literature) 
  • TV, cinema, and animation studios 
  • Content development for streaming, web series, and new media 
  • Digital storytelling and social media strategy 

Common roles include: 

  • Content creator or screenwriter 
  • Story editor or publishing coordinator 
  • Communications or editorial assistant 
  • Creative producer for multimedia projects 
  • Classes start: September 29, 2026 (TBC) 
  • The academic calendar for 2026/27 will be online in July (visit this page). 
International students can join Italian language courses offered by SELDA (Servizio Linguistico d’Ateneo). These courses require a fee. 

 

To contact SELDA: 

  • Use the “Request for Information” form on the iCatt homepage